Tooth Colored Fillings

Tooth Colored Fillings by Orlando Dentist Dr. Alfredo M. Gapuz, Jr. DMD

The days of dark-colored metal fillings that mar the beauty of your smile are over! Tooth-colored composite materials have been shown to be as durable as metal while being able to retain the natural beauty of your smile.

Why the Switch to Composite Restorations

Dr. Gapuz uses natural life-like material for restorations; only non-metal materials. At one time, metals such as gold or amalgam (a mix of metals) were the only materials used because of their strength and ability to be molded to a tooth surface.

In the last few decades composite resin materials have been developed that are very strong and able to withstand the pressures your teeth experience when biting and chewing, without the drawback of high visibility metal fillings. Composite resin materials can be used for Inlays/Onlays, restorations, fixing a cracked or chipped tooth and areas of minor decay.

Advantages of Composite Restorations

Composite resin restorations have huge cosmetic and functional advantages!

Cosmetically, composite resin used for restorations can be color blended to exactly match your natural teeth. No one will even be able to tell you have had any restorative work done! There are a variety of composite materials that can be used based on the placement of the needed restoration, and Dr. Gapuz will be able to choose which would be best for your unique situation. Composite resin restorations also feel like your own natural teeth and are cared for by following your usual hygiene routine.

Functionally, composite restorations have a great advantage of  over metal fillings. Composite resin restorations are actually bonded to the surface of the tooth and sealed. This prevents any bacterial leakage or bacterial build-up around the restoration as is commonly seen with metal fillings, thus protecting the health of your teeth and gums.

Call us for a free cosmetic consultation and learn how composite restorations can give you a more beautiful and healthy smile!

Tooth-colored fillings will give you a more beautiful and healthy smile at the office of Dr. Gapuz - offering cosmetic and restorative dentistry solutions to the residents of Central Florida and Orlando Florida.